Robin Greeting Banner

Who could more cheerfully deliver your sentiment than a robin in full song?  The original die-cut is approximately 6 inches high and contains no greeting, although it was clearly designed as a message scroll.  Nestled in the clouds would be the perfect place for you to add your own hand-written script or stamping.  What message will these sweet birds deliver for you today? 

Morning Coffee

Looks like someone needs a second cup of coffee!

Feline Greetings

This vintage kitty is waiting to deliver a happy message to an appreciator of all things Feline!

Marbled Notepads

Don't you adore beautiful, hand-marbled paper? I'm so glad these "disposable" notebooks were tucked away in an old trunk, allowing me to appreciate the simple elegance given to otherwise mundane, daily tasks of checque-writing and note-taking.

If you should feel inspired to make your own fancy notepad covers, please take a moment to visit Iris Nevins' Hand Marbled Papers. Her papers will amaze and inspire you - they really are beyond description.

Railroad Ephemera

I used to think of these as being quite quaint... then I remembered the ferry schedule I have squirreled away in the door of the car - and the abbreviated "wallet version" I made by cutting out our pertinent portion of the schedule!

Ephemera

Can you imagine your realtor handing you a coupon that would entitle you to a $5 discount upon purchase of a house or plot of land? And, imagine the joy of being able to blot out those "Mis-fit Shirt" memories once and for all!

Erlanger Theatre

Among my grandmother's mementos, I found a small, red velvet pouch. Inside were this lovely brass ticket and paper ticket stub from the Erlanger Theatre's inaugural performance in 1927. I've often imagined what that evening was like for her. (Her evening out inspired a piece of artwork earlier this year, viewable here.)

The Erlanger Theatre was erected in 1927 and sadly, demolished in 2007. For photos and a history of this theater, visit:http://www.buffaloah.com/a/del/120/index.html

1918 Waterfront Pass

Grandmother Virginia's Uncle Joe, pictured on his 1918 Port of Buffalo waterfront pass. Has that Prohibition / "Untouchables" feel to it, doesn't it?

1918 Report Card

My grandfather's high school report card. He later became a physician and served in WWII.

1865 Promissory Note

"Fancy Dry Goods"

(blank on back, undated)

1920, "A Toothsome Catch"

Shells Souvenir, 1909